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Zook, Steven C. Memorial Scholarship in Engineering

The Steven C. Zook Memorial Scholarship in Engineering was established in 1993 by his friends, co-workers, and family. Steve was a warm, friendly person, who possessed an intense curiosity about the world around him and a willingness to help others. He set high goals and knew no limitations. Steve was a 1986 graduate of Massillon Perry High School. He graduated from The University of Akron as an Honors student with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He served as president of Eta Kappa Nu and was a member of Tau Beta Pi.

At the time of his death, Steve was employed at NASA Lewis Research Center as a software engineer. While at NASA, he served on the Mars Observer Launch Team and worked with members of the Sverdrup Technology Group on the SAMPIE project. He also was pursuing further studies at The University of Akron and working as a volunteer in the emergency room at Akron General Medical Center.

The scholarship will support an undergraduate student who is enrolled in the College of Engineering. The scholarship will be awarded to one freshman and will support this student for four years or five years, if the recipient participates in the College’s co-operative education program. It is the donors' intention to support one student from his or her freshman year until graduation. This award will be applied to tuition only.

The recipient should meet the following qualifications:

  1. The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Engineering.
  2. The qualifying freshman must have at least a 3.25 high school accumulative GPA.
  3. The qualifying sophomores through seniors must maintain a 3.25 college accumulative GPA.
  4. The recipient must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Ohio.
  5. Preference may be given to a graduate of a Stark County high school.

Once awarded, the student will receive the scholarship on a permanent basis as long as he or she continues to meet the above qualifications. The College of Engineering will make the selection of the Zook scholar and will notify the Zook family of the selection.

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